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Historic Travel US - Around the World in New York (2-DVD Set)
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Witness how the NBC made waves during the ‘40s when the radio ruled the hearts and homes of millions of Americans on this historic set of DVDs!
One of the first radio stations to undertake broadcasting in the United States was KDKA in Pittsburgh, which announced the results of the 1920 presidential elections. Two years later the number of licensed broadcasting stations had increased to 500, but only 2 million Americans who owned radio sets could enjoy listening to the broadcasts.
The following years saw tremendous innovations in radio technology in both broadcasting and receiving radio programs. The concept of creating networks, where stations would form chains to simultaneously broadcast programs, was created during the mid-1920s. In 1926, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was formed under the auspices of its parent company, Radio Corporation of America (RCA), with two networks of 24 stations.
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By 1939 there were 1,465 stations in the United States and four networks. At the start of the 1940s, the number of households owning a radio had more than doubled.
NBC, with its innovative programs and informative broadcasts, however, remained among the most popular radio stations in the 40s and 50s.
This set of DVDs deals in part with the story of the beginnings and achievements of NBC. It also provides a glimpse of Coney Island in its heydays and a review of the Columbia University student’s strike in 1969.
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Coney Island
This film depicts Coney Island during its heydays in the ‘40’s. The film provides a pictorial record of the many thrilling rides and explains why the island attracted so many tourists.
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: N/A
Year: 1940
Length: 00:09:19
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Behind Your Radio Dial: The Story of NBC
This film provides an in depth tour of NBC (National Broadcasting Company), New York during 1947. It informs about its formation and how it provided some of the most enduring and popular programs of the Golden Age of Radio. To say that NBC dominated Golden Age Radio broadcasting isn't much of an exaggeration by any measure, as you will see in this film.
Sponsor: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Producer: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Year: 1947
Length: 00:20:04
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Let Us Break Bread Together
The City of New York Board of Education produced this 1954 film, in an attempt to foster a spirit of universal brotherhood among school children belonging to different ethnic backgrounds. It documents programs designed by school authorities to help children understand that all human beings are created equal. These include visits by children to neighborhood schools to meet pen pals and a trip to the United Nations office. Good photography, a lively score and live recordings of various people’s opinions add to the value of the film’s contents.
Sponsor: City of New York, Board of Education
Producer: Film Production Unit, Bureau of AV Instruction
Year: 1954
Length: 00:12:59
Audio: Mono
Color: COLOR
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Columbia Revolt
This film is a brief documentary on the "Columbia University" students strike during 1969. The film provides a comprehensive record of this historic event with a wonderful insight into the reasons behind the student revolt.
Sponsor: KIT Parker Films
Producer: N/A
Year: 1969
Length: 00:24:26
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Running Time:
DVD One : 01:04:20
DVD Two : 01:05:31
 EDITORIAL REVIEW:
"Anybody who is an avid radio listener is sure to enjoy this outstanding set of DVDs, which has this great clip on The National Broadcasting Corporation’s radio network. Aptly described as the Golden Age of Radio, the 40s witnessed a boom in the sale of radio sets and this clip tells us why NBC topped the list of favorite radio stations during this time.
You will also learn the reasons behind the infamous student revolt at the Columbia University I 1969, and catch a glimpse of Coney Island’s splendor and charm during its heydays.
The City Of New York Board of Education produced film Let us Break Bread Together is a wonderful commentary on the efforts made by school authorities and parents alike in bridging the gap between students from different communities. The fact that the practical strategies employed in promoting communal harmony were highly successful is not surprising. Fabulous reenactments and live shots of student programs make the clip both educational and entertaining.
I found these DVDs to be loaded with information on a wide range of topics and I am certain they will be useful to anybody seeking information about the topics dealt with in the clips on this DVD."
CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS:
"I found the clip "Let Us Break Bread Together", very useful, as I work as a teacher in a public school in New York. The universal language of brotherhood needs to be promoted in all schools and I have recommended that this set of DVDs be added to our schools collection of educational films. I certainly hope that a2zcds will produce more DVDs like this one in the near future."
Customer's Name : Jane Perry (Buffalo, New York)
"I am very fond of the radio and remember how in those early years of my life, I woke up early each morning to listen to my favorite programs. I loved the programs that were broadcast by NBC and was thrilled to find a great clip about this famous broadcasting company that brought joy to millions of listeners over the years."
Customer's Name : Lizley Mckinsy (Lancaster, New York)
Historic Travel US - Around the World in New York (2-DVD Set)
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General Packaging Description:
Our professionally-produced DVDs are shipped in retail Amaray style DVD cases just like you would find in a store. These beautifully packaged DVDs make great gifts and are themselves works of art. While we offer some of the best prices anywhere, we have never sacrificed quality for price.
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System requirements:
Computer: Pentium II, 300mhz, 64mb RAM, DVD-ROM, compatible video and sound card.
Player: NTSC compatible DVD player, standard TV.
Region: All players, irrespective of region
NOTE ON COMPATIBILITY: While our DVDs are designed for optimal playback for all home DVD players, it is possible that some older systems will have trouble playing our DVDs. Although rare, it is worth mentioning. If this occurs you will receive a full refund.
Given that some of these videos are extremely old and their original audio quality is not very good, we have tried to improve it to the best possible quality. However, due to their inherent quality problems, you might still have a few instances where the audio is of a slightly lower volume.
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